[JRutledge]

Well I belong to more than one association. None of them is it required to attend meetings. I attend all meetings because it gets your head into that sport and gets your anticipation up for it too. To me going to these meetings are just as important as working out for the season or reading the NF books. To others it is a chore to do this, but to me it is a necessity. A lot of guys to to get the Part 1 Exam or debate the answers at these meetings. Others go to get some kind of comity with their fellow officials. Others go to get games or to be precieved as a good officials. Whatever the reasons officicals attend, I think it helps you in the long run. But it is never required to attend.

Peace